Southridge Middle School

March/April 2016

Southridge Middle School

March/April 2016

Combined March/April Edition

This edition of the Southridge Middle School Newsletter is a combined March and April edition. Due to being out for two weeks due to surgery, Spring Break, and now ISTEP testing, it was easier to combine both months into one longer newsletter than to have two very short individual ones. So, enjoy what has been going on in our school as you read this newsletter.

Mission Statement

Southridge Middle School sets high expectations while striving for excellence academically, physically, and socially through the combined efforts of students, staff, and family to prepare students to reach their potential in a diverse, ever-changing society.

Library Update

First of all, THANK YOU for helping to make the combined High School/Middle School Book Fair such a huge success. We were amazed at the number of books and the amount of other merchandise that was purchased.

As we near the end of the 2015-2016 school year, which will be here before we know it, there are many books and magazines that need to be returned to the library. May 6th has been set as the date when all library materials are due. If you have checked out materials that are not returned, you will be billed for these items. Please look in your backpacks, lockers, classrooms, under your beds, under any piles of clothing in your rooms at home, even in the car. Replacing lost and/or damaged books can be expensive and can take away from the budget we have for new books.

MARCH Student of the Month

The Southwest Dubois County School Corporation Student of the Month for Southridge Middle School was Sierra Patberg, grade 8. Congratulations, Sierra! Sierra is shown pictured below with Mrs. Altmeyer and eighth grade teacher, Mr. Wiles.

Southridge Middle School PTC Students of the Month

The following students were selected as PTC students of the month for March. Those students selected by grade were as follows:

Grade 6

Team Liberty: Andrew Sander

Team Stars and Stripes: Alexa Head

Grade 7

Team Apollo: Brandon Diaz

Grade 8

Ana Duron

Tyler Brown

School Motto

Preparing Students Today.....for Tomorrow

APRIL Student of the Month

The Southwest Dubois County School Corporation Student of the Month for Southridge Middle School was Katerin Alegria-Gomez, grade 7. Congratulations, Katerin! Katerin is shown pictured below with Mrs. Altmeyer and seventh grade teacher, Ms. Schnarr.

Southridge Middle School PTC Students of the Month

Shown below are pictures taken at the April Student of the Month luncheon which is normally held on the third Wednesday of the month. This luncheon is to reward these students for their hard work and efforts. Congratulations to all of you.

Students selected as PTC students of the month were:

Grade 6:

Team Liberty: Emily Roby

Team Stars and Stripes: Skyler Gifford

Grade 7:

Team Challenger: Elijah Horton

Team Apollo: Patricia Garcia

Grade 8:

Leah Wagner

Jose Cruz

Drew Meece

In our February newsletter, we had an article about sixth grader, Drew Meece. Drew had just competed in the Indiana Braille Challenge held in Indianapolis. Drew had placed first in the Sophomore Group. We are still awaiting further results to see if he moves on in the competition. Southridge Middle School wishes Drew the best of luck!

Below are photos taken of Drew while he was in Indianapolis for the competition in February.

Middle School Band

On April 22, the Southridge Middle School 7/8 Combined Band performed as the ISSMA Organization Festival held at Tecumseh Jr.-Sr. High School. The Raider Band received a GOLD Superior rating for their performance. Bravo! Way to Go Band students and Mr. Butler!!

Everyone is invited to the SMS Band and Choir Spring Concert on May 12 @7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Grades 6, 7, and 8 Bands will perform along with Grades 7 and 8 Choirs. Join us for some great music! Admission if free.

Vision Statement

SMS prepares students to succeed academically, accept responsibility, and achieve their highest level of ability.

8th Grade News

Eighth Grade Recognition will be held on Thursday, May 19th in the High School Gym. There will be a small reception in the High School Cafeteria for the parents and families immediately following the program.

The 8th Grade Students will have a dance following the reception in the Middle School Cafeteria. This dance is for 8th graders only and should be over by 10:30 p.m. Parents are reminded to be here at that time to pick up their children.

8th Grade Pictures

8th graders need to send photos to T. Collins ASAP. Last date to get photos in is May 6.

Girls' Slow Pitch Softball

The Jasper Youth Softball League would like to invite all middle school and high school age girls to play slow-pitch softball at the Jasper Youth Sports complex this summer. If you and a group of friends would like to be on the same team, that is possible. Practices start in May. Games start June 1. Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls will be in Junior League. Incoming freshman and older will be the Senior League. Come join the fun to keep slow-pitch softball alive!!! Please contact Shelley Merkel with any and all questions at 812-630-1565. Thank you and hope to see lots of new faces at the ball field!!

7th Grade Field Trip

The 7th grade field trip to Holiday World will be on Wednesday, May 18.

SMS Track

Superhero Family Fun Run

There will be a 1.5 mile Superhero Family Fun Run presented by the Huntingburg Ridge and the Teen Outback on Friday, May 6, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Information and registration forms are in the Middle School office.

Cafeteria News

Beginning Monday, May 2, 2016 students will not be allowed to charge meals to their account if the account does not have any money. You must have money in your account to purchase ala carte items also. It is getting close to the end of the school year, and negative accounts need to be paid. The cafeteria does not expect any student to go hungry during the school day if he or she does not have any money in his or her account. Please see Ora Lee is you need to make arrangements. Your help in this request is appreciated.

6th Grade Volleyball

Below are pictures recently taken of the girls' 6th grade volleyball team.

Summer Tennis Program

This summer, we are continuing our summer tennis program in hopes of building a feeder program. Forms will be handed out in HQ on Monday. We are hoping to get more numbers for the future.

Students do not need ANY experience to come to camp. It is just to introduce the sport and have some fun this summer. The camp will run for 3 days only. Extra forms will be in the office.